'''''Challenge of the Samurai''''' ''(サムライしょうねんのちょうせん!)'' is the fourth episode of the Pokémon anime series, except in the United States, where it was broadcast fourth due to [[Battle Aboard the St. Anne]] being aired as the first episode. The episode was first broadcast in Japan on April 22, 1997 and in the United States on September 11, 1998. The episode follows [[Ash Ketchum]], [[Misty]] and [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] as Ash attempts to capture more Pokémon in the [[Viridian Forest]].

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{{Nihongo|Challenge of the Samurai|サムライしょうねんのちょうせん!|Challenge of the Samurai Boy!}} is the 4th episode of [[Pokémon: Indigo League]].

==Synopsis==

==Synopsis==

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Theepisodebegins by recapping the events of the previous three episodes, starting with [[Ash Ketchum]] statingthathewillbecomethenumberonePokémonmasterof all time. Ash is then showמ dragging Pikachu along and thenthe two being followed by a flock of [[Spearow]].Theepisodethencutstothe[[PokémonCenter]]at[[ViridianCity]]as [[NurseJoy]] andhertwo[[Chansey]]bringPikachu out on a stretcher and the arrival of [[Team Rocket]],beforeshowingtheexplosionthatdestroyedthePokémonCenter.Thenextflashbackshows Ash capturingfirstCaterpieandthePidgeotto,beforeCaterpieevolvingintoMetapod.

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Aftergettinghis [[Ash'sButterfree|Caterpie]] evolvedintoa[[Metapod]](whichstillmakes[[Misty(anime)|Misty]]uneasy),[[AshKetchum|Ash]] and Mistymeet a [[samurai]],whowantstotestAsh'sskill,justliketheothertrainersfrom [[PalletTown]].Inthemiddleofthefight, a swarm of [[Beedrill]] takeAsh'sMetapodaway.Thesamuraiisnotpleasedwiththatandcritisises Ash forit.WillAshgethisPokémonbackwithoutgettingstung by a Beedrill?

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Apanoramic view of Viridian Forest is then shown, followed by Misty's scream after seeing another bug Pokémon, with Ash stating it might be a 'cowderpie' whilst dressed in a cow costume. Misty falls over in contempt and points to where she saw the bug Pokémon, with a [[Weedle]] moving closer to them. Ash points the Pokédex at Weedle and learns about it before going to throw a [[Poké Ball]]. He remembers, however, that he needs to weaken Weedle and calls on Pikachu, who is sleeping. Ash states that Pidgeotto and Metapod give him the respect he deserves, so Ash sends out Pidgeotto.

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==EpisodePlot==

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The episode begins by recapping the events of the previous three episodes, starting with Ash Ketchum stating that he will become the number one Pokémon master of all time. Ash is then shown dragging [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] along and then the two being followed by a flock of [[Spearow]]. The episode then cuts to the [[Pokémon Center]] at [[Viridian City]] as [[Nurse Joy]] and her two [[Nurse Joy's Chansey|Chansey]] bring Pikachu out on a stretcher and the arrival of [[Team Rocket]], before showing the explosion that destroyed the Pokémon Center. The next flashback shows Ash capturing first Caterpie and the Pidgeotto, before Caterpie evolving into Metapod.

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Pidgeottostartsthebattle by using its [[gust]] attack and then begins to dive, causingWeedletobesentflyingbythewindcausedbythedive.Mistywalksawayandisambushedby a maninasuitofarmourwhopullshisswordout,askingifsheisatrainerfrom [[Pallet Town]].Shesays no and he walks away, telling her not to shriek to avoid attracting a Beedrill swarm. Weedleattemptsto use its [[Poison Sting|poison sting]] attackbut Pidgeotto dodges and divesonceagain,causingWeedle to beweakened.AshgetshisPokéBallreadybutisinterruptedbythemanwiththesword, who revealshis name to be Samurai. Samurai then challenges Ash,whilstWeedlerecovers and managestoescape,asAshthrowshisPokéBallagainstatree, justmissing Weedle.

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Apanoramicviewof [[Viridian Forest]] is then shown, followedbyMisty'sscreamafterseeinganotherbugPokémon,withAshstatingitmightbea'cowterpie'whilstdressedin a cowcostume.MistyfallsoverincontemptandpointstowhereshesawthebugPokémon,witha [[Weedle]] movingcloser to them. Ashpointsthe [[Pokédex]] atWeedle and learnsaboutitbeforegoing to throwa[[PokéBall]].Heremembers,however,thatheneedstoweakenWeedleandcallsonPikachu, who issleeping. Ash statesthatPidgeotto and Metapodgivehimtherespecthedeserves,soAshsendsout[[Ash'sPidgeot|Pidgeotto]].

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AshrecallsPidgeottobutquicklysendsitbackout.Pidgeotto,tiredfrombattlingWeedle, isforced to battleSamurai's[[Pinsir]]anduses[[SandAttack|sandattack]]butistakenoutofthebattle by a [[tackle]]attackfromPinsir.AshrecallsPidgeottoandsends out his[[Ash'sButterfree|Metapod]].SamuraitellsAshthathisMetapodwillbecutinhalfbyPinsir'spincersandMistytellsAsh to recall Metapod, as 'noteven a bugPokémon deserves this'. AshhasMetapod use [[harden]] and,whenPinsirattemptstocrushhimwith his pincers, resultinginPinsirbeingrecalled. SamuraithensendsouthisownMetapodandhasituseharden,asAshdoeswith his Metapod. Thebattlecontinuesthroughoutthedaywiththetwo continuing to use harden, whilstMistyandPikachusunbathewhilstwaitingforthematchto end.

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Pidgeottostartsthebattlebyusingits[[Gust]]attackandthenbeginstodive, causingWeedle to besentflyingbythewindcausedbythedive.Mistywalksawayandis ambushed by a maninasuitofarmourwhopullshis sword out,askingifsheisatrainerfromPalletTown.Shesaysnoandhewalksaway,tellinghernottoshriek to avoidattracting a Beedrillswarm. Weedleattemptsto use its [[Poison Sting]] attackbutPidgeottododgesanddivesonceagain, causingWeedletobeweakened. AshgetshisPokéBallreadybutisinterruptedbythemanwiththesword,who reveals his name to be Samurai. SamuraithenchallengesAsh,whilstWeedlerecoversandmanages to escape, asAshthrowshisPokéBallagainstatree,justmissingWeedle.

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[[Jessie]], [[James]] and [[Team Rocket'sMeowth|Meowth]] arethenshownwalkingthrough [[Viridian Forest]]. Jessie and Jamesarecarryingtheiranti-Beedrilltank,whilstMeowthridesontopsunbathing.Jamescomplainsabouthavingtocarrythetank, butJessietellshimthatitisworthit to avoidaBeedrillsting. Meowth then tellsthemtogetamove on and thathecannothelpbecauseheisthelookout,resultingin the twotipping the tank to throwMeowth off, withMeowththenrunningtocatchup.

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Ash recalls Pidgeotto but quickly sends it back out. Pidgeotto, tired from battling Weedle, is forced to battle [[Samurai's Pinsir]] and uses [[SandAttack]] butistakenoutof the battle by a [[Tackle]] attack from Pinsir. Ash recalls Pidgeotto and sendsouthisMetapod.SamuraitellsAshthathisMetapodwillbecutinhalfbyPinsir'spincersand Misty tells Ash to recallMetapod, as'notevenabugPokémondeservesthis'.Ash has Metapod use [[Harden]] and, when Pinsir attempts to crushhim with his pincers, resulting in Pinsirbeingrecalled. Samurai then sendsouthisown[[Samurai'sMetapod|Metapod]] and hasituseHarden,asAshdoeswithhisMetapod.Thebattle continues throughout the daywith the two continuing to useharden, whilstMistyandPikachusunbathe whilst waiting for the match toend.

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Thematch between Ash and Samurai's Metapodsisagain shown,withAshandSamuraifallingoverdueto their continued exposure to the sun. A Beedrill swarmthenappearsinthedistanceand Samurai recalls his Metapod and runs away. ABeedrillfliesdown and steals Metapod, which Ash attempts to recall.AnotherBeedrill attempts to attack but Pikachuusesits[[thundershock]]onAsh,Mistyand the Beedrill to senditflyingaway. Thethreebegin to runoff,catchingupwithSamurai,butmanagetoavoidtheBeedrillbyhidingbehind a bush. The three, however,runintoahiveof[[Kakuna]].AshspotsMetapodand talks loudly, resultingintheKakunanoticingthemand evolving into Beedrill.

Ash,Misty,Pikachu and Samurai areonce again forced to run away, justmakingit to Samurai'scabin.TwoBeedrilluse their stingersagainst the cabin, but manage to escape,withtwo Beedrill beingvisiblethrough the door. Samurai takes off his armour and tellsAshthatitishisfaultthat Metapod was stolen, callinghimanovice. AshprotestsbutSamuraisticksbyhiswords,sayingthattheothertrainersfromPalletTownwouldnothavebeenso irresponsible. Threeflashbacks then begin,fistshowinga [[Charmander]] battling his Pinsir, Squirtlebattlinghis Metapod and a Bulbasaur battling Pinsir. Samurai tellsabout his training to defeatatrainerfromPalletand calls Ash a jokeincomparisontotheothertrainersfromPallet, including [[Gary Oak]]. Misty and SamuraifallasleepwhilstAshcontinuestothinkaboutMetapod.

Ash,Misty,PikachuandSamuraiareonceagainforcedtorun away, just making it to Samurai's cabin. Two Beedrill usetheirstingersagainst the cabin, but manage to escape,withtwoBeedrillbeingvisiblethroughthedoor.Samuraitakes off his armourandtells Ash thatitishisfaultthatMetapodwasstolen,callinghima novice. Ash protestsbutSamuraisticksbyhiswords, sayingthat the other trainers from Pallet Town would not have been so irresponsible. Threeflashbacksthen begin, first showing a [[Charmander]] battling his Pinsir, [[Gary's Blastoise|Squirtle]] battling his Metapod and a[[Bulbasaur]]battlingPinsir.Samuraitellsabouthistrainingtodefeata trainer from Pallet and calls Ash ajokeincomparisonto the other trainers from Pallet, including [[Gary Oak]]. Misty and SamuraifallasleepwhilstAshcontinuestothinkaboutMetapod.

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The BeedrillthenbegintoattackTeamRocket,whorunaway.AshmeetsMetapod, apologises and asks Metapod togointothePokéBall,butMetapodrefuses. Ash picksMetapodup and runsaway with Metapodinhandbutfallsoverwhilsttrying to runawayfrom a Beedrill. AshagainapologisesforhisabandoningMetapod.Beedrillattemptstouseits[[Twineedle]]attackon Ash butMetapodthrowsitselfin the waytosaveAsh,justasMisty,PikachuandSamuraiappear. TheBeedrillfliesawayandMetapodevolvesin[[Ash'sButterfree|Butterfree]]. AshthenhasButterfreeuseits[[SleepPowder|sleeppowder]]attack to make the Beedrillfallasleep, withTeamRocketalsobeingcaught.

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The nextmorningAshsneaksuponthetreewheretheBeedrillandKakuna are sleeping, to try and retrieve Metapod.MeowthjumpsonAsh'sheadanduseshis[[Scratch]] attack on Ash.JessieandJames then appear and beginto recite their motto, with Ashinterruptingtowarnagainsttheirtalkingso loud, to avoidwakingthe Beedrill. JessieandJames,however,continueandusefireworksattheendofthemotto,which wakes the Beedrill and Kakuna. Ash thenbeginstoruntowards the treeandmanagestododgetheBeedrillbydivingonthe ground. TeamRocketquicklyrealizethattheBeedrillarenowfocused on attacking them. JessieremindsthemofthetankandJamesliftsit up, but the trio are shocked to discover that is being eaten by Weedles. Now without the tankto protectthemselves, Jessie,James,andMeowthareforced to scream and run away from the Beedrill.

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Ash finds Metapod, apologizes and tells him to get into his Poké Ball, but the Metapod refuses. Ash picks Metapod up and runs away with Metapod in hand but falls over whilst trying to run away from a Beedrill. Ash again apologises for his abandoning Metapod. Beedrill attempts to use its [[Twineedle]] attack on Ash but Metapod throws itself in the way to save Ash, just as Misty, Pikachu and Samurai appear. The Beedrill flies away and Metapod evolves in [[Butterfree]]. Ash then has Butterfree use its [[Sleep Powder]] attack to make the Beedrill fall asleep, with Team Rocket also being caught.

Samurai then congratulates Ash on handling his Butterfree so well so quickly after evolving. Samurai then shows them to the edge of the forest and tells them that the trail will lead them to [[Pewter City]]. Ash tells Samurai that they need to finish their battle but Samurai refuses, saying that compared to Ash he is the novice. The two agree to have another match when they meet in the future, with Misty saying for them not to battle Metapod against Metapod again. Team Rocket are then shown hiding in the Beedrill tree dressed up as Kakuna. The three begin to argue over their lack of ideas. Jessie loudly protests when Meowth says that her ideas are 'all bad', waking a nearby Kakuna, with the Kakuna wakes up the Beedrill. The camera then cuts to another panoramic view with screams from Team Rocket being heard, due to Beedrill attacks, as the episode ends.

Samurai then congratulates Ash on handling his Butterfree so well so quickly after evolving. Samurai then shows them to the edge of the forest and tells them that the trail will lead them to [[Pewter City]]. Ash tells Samurai that they need to finish their battle but Samurai refuses, saying that compared to Ash he is the novice. The two agree to have another match when they meet in the future, with Misty saying for them not to battle Metapod against Metapod again. Team Rocket are then shown hiding in the Beedrill tree dressed up as Kakuna. The three begin to argue over their lack of ideas. Jessie loudly protests when Meowth says that her ideas are 'all bad', waking a nearby Kakuna, with the Kakuna wakes up the Beedrill. The camera then cuts to another panoramic view with screams from Team Rocket being heard, due to Beedrill attacks, as the episode ends.

==Debuts==

==Debuts==

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'''Human characters'''

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===Character===

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* [[Samurai]]

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[[Samurai]]

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'''Pokémon'''

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===Pokémon===

*[[Weedle]]

*[[Weedle]]

*[[Pinsir]]

*[[Pinsir]]

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*[[Ash's Butterfree]]

*[[Ash's Butterfree]]

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'''Items'''

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===Move===

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* Anti-Beedrill tank

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*[[Scratch]]

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*[[Sleep Powder]]

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== Trivia ==

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*[[Harden]]

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* The 'Who's That Pokémon' of the episode is [[Metapod]].

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*[[Vice Grip]]

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* Ash has his first one-on-one battle with another trainer during this episode.

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*[[Twineedle]]

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* In one scene Ash's gloves disappear.

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* This is the first episode we see Misty in a swimsuit. She was tanning while Ash and Samurai battled with a Metapod each.

==Quotes==

==Quotes==

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:''"Maybe it's a..."'' — Ash

:''"Maybe it's a..."'' — Ash

:''"Cow-terpie."'' — Ash after a mooing sound effect and appearing in a cow suit

:''"Cow-terpie."'' — Ash after a mooing sound effect and appearing in a cow suit

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:''"Weedle, the stinger on this Pokémon's head guarantees that any attacker will get the point, right where it hurts."'' — Dexter about Weedle

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:''"Taking a nap huh? OK, snooze you lose. There's still Pidgeotto and Metapod to do the job and they give me the respect I deserve."'' — Ash

:''"No, it wasn't Samurai's fault. It was my fault. If I was a better Pokémon trainer I'd stop making all these excuses. From now on I swear I'll never run away and leave my friends behind again. No more excuses."'' — Ash making a promise

:''"No, it wasn't Samurai's fault. It was my fault. If I was a better Pokémon trainer I'd stop making all these excuses. From now on I swear I'll never run away and leave my friends behind again. No more excuses."'' — Ash making a promise

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:''"Just promise not to match Metapod vs. Metapod again."'' — Misty

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:''"Do you have anymore bright ideas?"'' — James

:''"Do you have anymore bright ideas?"'' — James

:''"Well, unlike you, at least I have ideas."'' — Jessie

:''"Well, unlike you, at least I have ideas."'' — Jessie

:''"Yeah, and they're all bad."'' — Meowth

:''"Yeah, and they're all bad."'' — Meowth

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: ''"Who asked you?!?"'' - Jessie

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==Trivia==

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*The 'Who's That Pokémon' of the episode is [[Metapod]].

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*This is the first episode we see Misty in a swimsuit. She was tanning while Ash and Samurai battled with a Metapod each.

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*This episode was banned in South Korea because of the depicting of a samurai. Because of this, South Korean audiences would not know exactly when Metapod evolved into Butterfree between Caterpie evolving into Metapod in [[Ash Catches a Pokémon]] and his next appearance as a Butterfree in [[Clefairy and the Moon Stone]], creating a huge plot hole for them.

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After getting his Caterpie evolved into a Metapod (which still makes Misty uneasy), Ash and Misty meet a samurai, who wants to test Ash's skill, just like the other trainers from Pallet Town. In the middle of the fight, a swarm of Beedrill take Ash's Metapod away. The samurai is not pleased with that and critisises Ash for it. Will Ash get his Pokémon back without getting stung by a Beedrill?

The episode begins by recapping the events of the previous three episodes, starting with Ash Ketchum stating that he will become the number one Pokémon master of all time. Ash is then shown dragging Pikachu along and then the two being followed by a flock of Spearow. The episode then cuts to the Pokémon Center at Viridian City as Nurse Joy and her two Chansey bring Pikachu out on a stretcher and the arrival of Team Rocket, before showing the explosion that destroyed the Pokémon Center. The next flashback shows Ash capturing first Caterpie and the Pidgeotto, before Caterpie evolving into Metapod.

A panoramic view of Viridian Forest is then shown, followed by Misty's scream after seeing another bug Pokémon, with Ash stating it might be a 'cowterpie' whilst dressed in a cow costume. Misty falls over in contempt and points to where she saw the bug Pokémon, with a Weedle moving closer to them. Ash points the Pokédex at Weedle and learns about it before going to throw a Poké Ball. He remembers, however, that he needs to weaken Weedle and calls on Pikachu, who is sleeping. Ash states that Pidgeotto and Metapod give him the respect he deserves, so Ash sends out Pidgeotto.

Pidgeotto starts the battle by using its Gust attack and then begins to dive, causing Weedle to be sent flying by the wind caused by the dive. Misty walks away and is ambushed by a man in a suit of armour who pulls his sword out, asking if she is a trainer from Pallet Town. She says no and he walks away, telling her not to shriek to avoid attracting a Beedrill swarm. Weedle attempts to use its Poison Sting attack but Pidgeotto dodges and dives once again, causing Weedle to be weakened. Ash gets his Poké Ball ready but is interrupted by the man with the sword, who reveals his name to be Samurai. Samurai then challenges Ash, whilst Weedle recovers and manages to escape, as Ash throws his Poké Ball against a tree, just missing Weedle.

Ash recalls Pidgeotto but quickly sends it back out. Pidgeotto, tired from battling Weedle, is forced to battle Samurai's Pinsir and uses Sand Attack but is taken out of the battle by a Tackle attack from Pinsir. Ash recalls Pidgeotto and sends out his Metapod. Samurai tells Ash that his Metapod will be cut in half by Pinsir's pincers and Misty tells Ash to recall Metapod, as 'not even a bug Pokémon deserves this'. Ash has Metapod use Harden and, when Pinsir attempts to crush him with his pincers, resulting in Pinsir being recalled. Samurai then sends out his own Metapod and has it use Harden, as Ash does with his Metapod. The battle continues throughout the day with the two continuing to use harden, whilst Misty and Pikachu sun bathe whilst waiting for the match to end.

Jessie, James and Meowth are then shown walking through Viridian Forest. Jessie and James are carrying their anti-Beedrill tank, whilst Meowth rides on top sunbathing. James complains about having to carry the tank, but Jessie tells him that it is worth it to avoid a Beedrill sting. Meowth then tells them to get a move on and that he can not help because he is the lookout, resulting in the two tipping the tank to throw Meowth off, with Meowth then running to catch up.

The match between Ash and Samurai's Metapods is again shown, with Ash and Samurai falling over due to their continued exposure to the sun. A Beedrill swarm then appears in the distance and Samurai recalls his Metapod and runs away. A Beedrill flies down and steals Metapod, which Ash attempts to recall. Another Beedrill attempts to attack but Pikachu uses its Thundershock on Ash, Misty and the Beedrill to send it flying away. The three begin to run off, catching up with Samurai, but manage to avoid the Beedrill by hiding behind a bush. The three, however, run into a hive of Kakuna. Ash spots Metapod and talks loudly, resulting in the Kakuna noticing them and evolving into Beedrill.

Ash, Misty, Pikachu and Samurai are once again forced to run away, just making it to Samurai's cabin. Two Beedrill use their stingers against the cabin, but manage to escape, with two Beedrill being visible through the door. Samurai takes off his armour and tells Ash that it is his fault that Metapod was stolen, calling him a novice. Ash protests but Samurai sticks by his words, saying that the other trainers from Pallet Town would not have been so irresponsible. Three flashbacks then begin, first showing a Charmander battling his Pinsir, Squirtle battling his Metapod and a Bulbasaur battling Pinsir. Samurai tells about his training to defeat a trainer from Pallet and calls Ash a joke in comparison to the other trainers from Pallet, including Gary Oak. Misty and Samurai fall asleep whilst Ash continues to think about Metapod.

The next morning Ash sneaks up on the tree where the Beedrill and Kakuna are sleeping, to try and retrieve Metapod. Meowth jumps on Ash's head and uses his Scratch attack on Ash. Jessie and James then appear and begin to recite their motto, with Ash interrupting to warn against their talking so loud, to avoid waking the Beedrill. Jessie and James, however, continue and use fireworks at the end of the motto, which wakes the Beedrill and Kakuna. Ash then begins to run towards the tree and manages to dodge the Beedrill by diving on the ground. Team Rocket quickly realize that the Beedrill are now focused on attacking them. Jessie reminds them of the tank and James lifts it up, but the trio are shocked to discover that is being eaten by Weedles. Now without the tank to protect themselves, Jessie, James, and Meowth are forced to scream and run away from the Beedrill.

Ash finds Metapod, apologizes and tells him to get into his Poké Ball, but the Metapod refuses. Ash picks Metapod up and runs away with Metapod in hand but falls over whilst trying to run away from a Beedrill. Ash again apologises for his abandoning Metapod. Beedrill attempts to use its Twineedle attack on Ash but Metapod throws itself in the way to save Ash, just as Misty, Pikachu and Samurai appear. The Beedrill flies away and Metapod evolves in Butterfree. Ash then has Butterfree use its Sleep Powder attack to make the Beedrill fall asleep, with Team Rocket also being caught.

Samurai then congratulates Ash on handling his Butterfree so well so quickly after evolving. Samurai then shows them to the edge of the forest and tells them that the trail will lead them to Pewter City. Ash tells Samurai that they need to finish their battle but Samurai refuses, saying that compared to Ash he is the novice. The two agree to have another match when they meet in the future, with Misty saying for them not to battle Metapod against Metapod again. Team Rocket are then shown hiding in the Beedrill tree dressed up as Kakuna. The three begin to argue over their lack of ideas. Jessie loudly protests when Meowth says that her ideas are 'all bad', waking a nearby Kakuna, with the Kakuna wakes up the Beedrill. The camera then cuts to another panoramic view with screams from Team Rocket being heard, due to Beedrill attacks, as the episode ends.

"Cow-terpie." — Ash after a mooing sound effect and appearing in a cow suit

"What a weird kid, I wonder why he would be looking for a Pokémon trainer from... Ah! That's Ash." — Misty realizing Ash will be in danger

"I'm tired." — James

"James, stop whining." — Jessie

"But Jesse what's the point of dragging this tank around?" — James

"To protect us from Beedrills. Ever been stung by one? It hurts." — Jessie

"Hey down there, quit chattering. Get a move on." — Meowth

"What're you doing up there?!" — Jessie

"Why don't you come help us?" — James

"Wish I could but I'm riding lookout." — Meowth

"Well look out for this." — Jessie

"Ahhh! Hey wait a second, come back! Meowth!" — Meowth

"You two are more hard-headed than your Metapods!" — Misty, about Ash and Samurai

"Do you know what Meowth's favorite game is?" — Meowth

"Get off!" — Ash

"Scratch and sniffle. heh heh." — Meowth after scratching Ash's face

"The tank will surely come in handy now." — Jessie

"It was worth the struggle dragging it here." — James

"Meowth! They're eating the tank!" — Meowth after noticing that a group of Weedles are on the tank

"But we made it from paper to reduce the weight." — James

"Who knew?" — Jessie

"Numbskulls!" — Meowth

"No, it wasn't Samurai's fault. It was my fault. If I was a better Pokémon trainer I'd stop making all these excuses. From now on I swear I'll never run away and leave my friends behind again. No more excuses." — Ash making a promise

This is the first episode we see Misty in a swimsuit. She was tanning while Ash and Samurai battled with a Metapod each.

This episode was banned in South Korea because of the depicting of a samurai. Because of this, South Korean audiences would not know exactly when Metapod evolved into Butterfree between Caterpie evolving into Metapod in Ash Catches a Pokémon and his next appearance as a Butterfree in Clefairy and the Moon Stone, creating a huge plot hole for them.